New K3 feature -- need testers: Main/Sub Audio Mixing Control (MIX menu entry)

[wayne burdick]

Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the  
right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio  
in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa;  
or even put both receivers in both channels).

Some of you may be doing this already using a direct DSP command from  
K3 Utility. The menu entry is more convenient, and it's "sticky" --  
i.e., it is set up automatically whenever you turn on the sub receiver.

"Mixing" main/sub audio on one side or the other is useful if you're  
focusing more on the signal from one receiver. Another benefit is that  
AFX (audio effects) can be used even while the sub receiver is turned  
on. This is because AFX, if turned on, will apply to receiver audio  
routed to both left and right audio channels.

We could use additional testers for this feature. If you're  
interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com).

73,
Wayne
N6KR

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[Richard Squire - HB9ANM]

Nice new feature! Makes the K3 an even more versatile and user-friendly DX machine!
Installation went smoothly, except previous assignment of macros SPLIT/SUB on/off to PF1/PF2 was erased in the process and function switches changed to the MIX commands...
Assigned the SPLIT macros again and now all is OK. Both SPLIT and MIX.
Thanks Elecrafters!
Richard - HB9ANM

<quote author="wayne burdick">
Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the  
right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio  
in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa;  
or even put both receivers in both channels).

[Deni F5VJC]

Amazing, is there no limit to what this radio can be made to do!
This new feature installed without problems and no change to previously
assigned PF1 /PF2/ M1 for Split+1/Split+5/Cleanup macros.

Thanks to all at Elecraft really impressed with this radio.

73, Deni
F5VJC

Richard Squire wrote:

> Nice new feature! Makes the K3 an even more versatile and user-friendly DX
> machine!
> Installation went smoothly, except previous assignment of macros SPLIT/SUB
> on/off to PF1/PF2 was erased in the process and function switches changed to
> the MIX commands...
> Assigned the SPLIT macros again and now all is OK. Both SPLIT and MIX.
> Thanks Elecrafters!
> Richard - HB9ANM
>
>
> Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the  
> right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio  
> in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa;  
> or even put both receivers in both channels).
>
>

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[Joe Subich, W4TV-4]

Wayne,

> Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in
> the right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main
> RX audio in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or
> vice-versa; or even put both receivers in both channels).

Now that the Mix capability is in place, how about the unified
Mix and Receive VFO control (e.g., like Yaesu) to make life
easier for logging software to support the "SO2V" operating
style?  

           Left Channel  Right Channel  
  ----------------------------------------------------------
    FR0;    MAIN/VFO A    MAIN/VFO A
    FR1;    MAIN/VFO A    SUB /VFO A    ; Diversity
    FR2:    MAIN/VFO A    SUB /VFO B    ; Split/Dual
    FR3:    SUB /VFO B    SUB /VFO B    ; "Sub Rx Transceive"

The FR status should also be echoed in the "v" byte of IF;
(transceiver information).        

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
   

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[Barry N1EU]

YES!!!!!!!!!!

(this would fix many outstanding issues)


73,
Barry N1EU

Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote

Now that the Mix capability is in place, how about the unified
Mix and Receive VFO control (e.g., like Yaesu) to make life
easier for logging software to support the "SO2V" operating
style?  

           Left Channel  Right Channel  
  ----------------------------------------------------------
    FR0;    MAIN/VFO A    MAIN/VFO A
    FR1;    MAIN/VFO A    SUB /VFO A    ; Diversity
    FR2:    MAIN/VFO A    SUB /VFO B    ; Split/Dual
    FR3:    SUB /VFO B    SUB /VFO B    ; "Sub Rx Transceive"

The FR status should also be echoed in the "v" byte of IF;
(transceiver information).        

[alsopb]

Works great.

Did clobber the macros in M4 and PF2 but they were easy to restore.

73 de Brian/K3KO

Wayne Burdick wrote:

> Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the  
> right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio  
> in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa;  
> or even put both receivers in both channels).
>
> Some of you may be doing this already using a direct DSP command from  
> K3 Utility. The menu entry is more convenient, and it's "sticky" --  
> i.e., it is set up automatically whenever you turn on the sub receiver.
>
> "Mixing" main/sub audio on one side or the other is useful if you're  
> focusing more on the signal from one receiver. Another benefit is that  
> AFX (audio effects) can be used even while the sub receiver is turned  
> on. This is because AFX, if turned on, will apply to receiver audio  
> routed to both left and right audio channels.
>
> We could use additional testers for this feature. If you're  
> interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com).
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
>     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/
>
> <*> Your email settings:
>     Individual Email | Traditional
>
> <*> To change settings online go to:
>     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join
>     (Yahoo! ID required)
>
> <*> To change settings via email:
>     mailto:[hidden email]
>     mailto:[hidden email]
>
> <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
>     [hidden email]
>
> <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
>     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.32/2460 - Release Date: 10/26/09 08:10:00
>

No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.34/2463 - Release Date: 10/27/09 15:50:00

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[PA3CW]

Hi,
I tested the audio mix function and it works super! Many thanks,
Dick PA3CW

alsopb wrote

Works great.

Did clobber the macros in M4 and PF2 but they were easy to restore.

73 de Brian/K3KO

Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the  
> right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio  
> in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa;  
> or even put both receivers in both channels).
>
> Some of you may be doing this already using a direct DSP command from  
> K3 Utility. The menu entry is more convenient, and it's "sticky" --  
> i.e., it is set up automatically whenever you turn on the sub receiver.
>
> "Mixing" main/sub audio on one side or the other is useful if you're  
> focusing more on the signal from one receiver. Another benefit is that  
> AFX (audio effects) can be used even while the sub receiver is turned  
> on. This is because AFX, if turned on, will apply to receiver audio  
> routed to both left and right audio channels.
>
> We could use additional testers for this feature. If you're  
> interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com).
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
> <*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
>     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/
>
> <*> Your email settings:
>     Individual Email | Traditional
>
> <*> To change settings online go to:
>     http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/join
>     (Yahoo! ID required)
>
> <*> To change settings via email:
>     mailto:[e-mail]
>     mailto:[e-mail]
>
> <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
>     [e-mail]
>
> <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
>     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
> Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.32/2460 - Release Date: 10/26/09 08:10:00
>


No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 8.5.423 / Virus Database: 270.14.34/2463 - Release Date: 10/27/09 15:50:00

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[e-mail]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[Brett Howard]

I'd be interested in getting a copy of this one to play with...

~Brett

On Mon, 2009-10-26 at 20:00 -0700, Wayne Burdick wrote:

> Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the  
> right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio  
> in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa;  
> or even put both receivers in both channels).
>
> Some of you may be doing this already using a direct DSP command from  
> K3 Utility. The menu entry is more convenient, and it's "sticky" --  
> i.e., it is set up automatically whenever you turn on the sub receiver.
>
> "Mixing" main/sub audio on one side or the other is useful if you're  
> focusing more on the signal from one receiver. Another benefit is that  
> AFX (audio effects) can be used even while the sub receiver is turned  
> on. This is because AFX, if turned on, will apply to receiver audio  
> routed to both left and right audio channels.
>
> We could use additional testers for this feature. If you're  
> interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com).
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:[hidden email]
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[Brett Howard]

I guess nevermind... Its open and out there already.  Thanks!

~BTH

On Wed, 2009-10-28 at 11:15 -0700, Brett Howard wrote:

> I'd be interested in getting a copy of this one to play with...
>
> ~Brett
>
> On Mon, 2009-10-26 at 20:00 -0700, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> > Normally, main RX audio is heard in the left channel, and sub in the  
> > right. Now, using the CONFIG:MIX menu entry, you can put main RX audio  
> > in both channels while leaving sub audio in only one (or vice-versa;  
> > or even put both receivers in both channels).
> >
> > Some of you may be doing this already using a direct DSP command from  
> > K3 Utility. The menu entry is more convenient, and it's "sticky" --  
> > i.e., it is set up automatically whenever you turn on the sub receiver.
> >
> > "Mixing" main/sub audio on one side or the other is useful if you're  
> > focusing more on the signal from one receiver. Another benefit is that  
> > AFX (audio effects) can be used even while the sub receiver is turned  
> > on. This is because AFX, if turned on, will apply to receiver audio  
> > routed to both left and right audio channels.
> >
> > We could use additional testers for this feature. If you're  
> > interested, please email me directly (n6kr at elecraft dot com).
> >
> > 73,
> > Wayne
> > N6KR
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > Elecraft mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> > Post: mailto:[hidden email]
> >
> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>
>

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html